Relating to the creation of the office of inspector general at the Texas Education Agency to investigate complaints by parents of children enrolled in public school.

HB 1456 creates an Office of Inspector General within the Texas Education Agency to investigate complaints filed by parents of children in public schools. The office will examine allegations of unethical conduct or violations of state/federal law involving the agency, State Board of Education, school districts, or charter schools. Key provisions grant the inspector general authority to receive complaints, conduct investigations (including reviewing records and attending closed meetings), and make factual findings to address issues like misconduct or policy violations. This office will operate independently to resolve parent concerns about public education practices without relying on existing time limits for action.